Halloween & Haunted Houses on Long Island
Every fall, Long Island becomes a Halloween-season destination filled with pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted houses, illuminated trails, and family-friendly festivals. Use our interactive map to explore seasonal favorites across Nassau and Suffolk.
From laid-back daytime farm fun to full-throttle nighttime scares, towns and villages across the Island offer Halloween experiences for a wide range of ages. Plan a pumpkin-picking outing, a glowing jack-o’-lantern walk, or a haunted attraction with friends, then warm up with cider and seasonal treats. Our guide highlights popular annual stops on Long Island, plus a few nearby regional add-ons just beyond county lines.
Halloween on Long Island: Map & Directory
Deleted:The listings below include haunted houses, scream parks, pumpkin displays, fall farm destinations, and kid-focused Halloween events. Dates, hours, admission policies, and exact programming can vary by season, so check official sources before visiting.
Nassau County
Bayville Scream Park
8 Bayville Ave, Bayville, NY 11709
👻 Multi-attraction haunted theme park with seasonal shows and scare zones
🌐 bayvillescreampark.com
Halloween House Long Island
358 N Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801
🧛 Immersive walk-through sets with themed scenes; family-friendly sessions may be offered on select dates
🌐 halloweenhouselongisland.com
Blaze: Long Island at Old Bethpage Village Restoration
1303 Round Swamp Rd, Old Bethpage, NY 11804
🕯️ Thousands of illuminated jack-o’-lanterns along a glowing outdoor trail
🌐 pumpkinblaze.org
Hicks Nurseries Fall Festival
100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY 11590
🍁 Seasonal displays, pumpkins, and the long-running Otto the Ghost tradition
🌐 hicksnurseries.com
Long Island Children’s Museum Halloween Events
11 Davis Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
🎃 Kid-friendly seasonal programming with costumes, crafts, and hands-on museum fun
🌐 licm.org
Spooky Fest at Center for Science Teaching and Learning
1450 Tanglewood Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
🌲 Lighted nature trails with family-friendly and scarier sections, plus seasonal activities
🌐 cstl.org/spooky-fest
(Nearby) Queens / Brooklyn
The following places are to the west of Nassau and Suffolk County, however, they are nearby without leaving the physical island.
Queens County Farm Museum (nearby)
73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Queens, NY 11004
🌽 Corn mazes, fall festivals, and harvest-season events just beyond Nassau County
🌐 queensfarm.org
Green Meadows Farm (nearby)
224-65 76th Ave, Glen Oaks, NY 11004
🎃 Pumpkin picking, hayrides, animal encounters, and family-oriented fall activities
🌐 greenmeadowsfarmbrooklyn.com
A Haunting in Hollis (nearby)
211-03 Hollis Ave, Queens Village, NY 11429
👻 Haunted-house attraction with live actors and other high-intensity seasonal scares
🌐 ahauntinginhollis.com
Luna Park in Coney Island Halloween Harvest (nearby)
1000 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
🎠 Seasonal celebration with rides, games, and family Halloween activities
🌐 lunaparknyc.com
House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soirée (nearby)
Brooklyn, NY (rotating historic venue)
🍸 Immersive adults-oriented event blending cocktails, live performance, and spooky storytelling
🌐 houseofspiritssoiree.com
Suffolk County
F & W Schmitt’s Family Farm
26 Pinelawn Rd, Melville, NY 11747
🎃 Pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn mazes, and haunted attractions that vary by time of day and season
🌐 schmittfarms.com
White Post Farms
250 Old Country Rd, Melville, NY 11747
🍁 Fall festival fun with pumpkins, animals, and family activities
🌐 whitepostfarms.com
Harbes Family Farm
715 Sound Ave, Mattituck, NY 11952
🌻 Pumpkins, corn mazes, Barnyard Adventure, and North Fork fall atmosphere
🌐 harbesfamilyfarm.com
The Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse
215 S Country Rd, Bellport, NY 11713
👻 Professional haunted theater experience presented by The Gateway on select fall dates
🌐 thegateway.org/hauntedhouse
Restless Souls Haunted House Complex
Huntington Station, NY 11746
👺 Multi-attraction haunt with a long-running nonprofit community focus
🌐 restlesssoulsli.org
Darkness Rising
Copiague, NY 11726
😱 Large-scale haunted attraction known for theatrical sets and intense scares
🌐 darknessrising.org
Deepwells Haunted Mansion
2 Taylor Ln, St James, NY 11780
🕯️ Historic mansion haunt and grounds-based seasonal attraction
🌐 deepwellshauntedmansion.com
RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns
Wheatley Heights, NY 11798
🦇 Illuminated jack-o’-lantern trail; event venue details may vary by season
🌐 jackolanterns.com
Long Island Aquarium Halloween Events
431 E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901
🐟 Family Halloween programming may include costumes, activities, and themed aquarium fun on select dates
🌐 longislandaquarium.com/events
Yaphank Trail of Terror
Yaphank, NY 11980
🌲 Outdoor haunted trail with seasonal nighttime scares
🌐 yaphanktrailofterror.com
Spooky Walk at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck
2 Chet Swezey Rd, Center Moriches, NY 11934
🌙 Charity haunt through wooded trails and campgrounds; a long-running local favorite
🌐 spookywalk.com
Stakey’s Pumpkin Farm
270 West Ln, Aquebogue, NY 11931
🎃 Pumpkin picking, corn maze, hayrides, and classic East End farm-stand fall fun
🌐 stakeyspumpkinfarm.com
Gabrielsen’s Country Farm
200 Herricks Ln, Jamesport, NY 11947
🚜 North Fork family destination with pumpkin picking, hayrides, and seasonal farm activities
🌐 gabrielsenscountryfarm.com
Tips for Visiting
- Check dates, hours, and ticket policies: Many haunts and festivals run on select nights or weekends only, and timed-entry rules are common.
- Buy early for popular events: Haunted houses, pumpkin trails, and special family programs can sell out quickly online.
- Review age guidance before you go: Some attractions are intense, while others offer gentler daytime sessions or family-friendly hours.
- Dress for weather and terrain: Bring layers and wear closed-toe shoes, especially for farms, trails, and outdoor haunts.
- Plan around traffic and parking: Weekend evenings can be busy, and some attractions charge for parking or use off-site overflow lots.
- Check venue rules in advance: Policies on costumes, bags, photography, re-entry, and payments can vary from one attraction to another.
Visitor’s Snapshot
| Season | Primarily September through Halloween |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | Early October and weekday evenings for shorter lines |
| Popular Attractions | Haunted houses, haunted hayrides, corn mazes, scream parks, and haunted trails |
| Suitable For | Families, teens, adults, and Halloween enthusiasts (age restrictions vary by attraction) |
| Reservations | Many attractions encourage or require advance online ticket purchases |
| Typical Duration | 30 minutes to several hours depending on the attraction |
| Peak Crowds | Friday and Saturday nights, especially the final two weekends before Halloween |
| What to Bring | Comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, and digital tickets if purchased online |
| Locations | Found throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County |
| Related Activities | Pumpkin picking, fall festivals, corn mazes, and harvest events |
From family-friendly Halloween attractions to some of the region’s most intense haunted experiences, Long Island offers a wide variety of seasonal events each fall. Whether you’re exploring a haunted mansion, navigating a dark corn maze, or braving a scream park, these attractions have become a longstanding part of Long Island’s Halloween tradition and continue to draw visitors from across the region.
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